3 ms·Who pays closing costs when you are buying a house for the first time?by wil421 5y agoWho pays closing costs when you are buying a house for the first time?duped 5y agoThe buyer.ngai_aku 5y agoIn this market, the buyer is on the hook for what might have otherwise been the seller's expense.mateo411 5y agoClosing costs are market dependent. Whether you are first time buyer or an nth time buyer, it doesn't matter.